This event will include a photo opportunity with Mayor Tory and the other participating members of Council as well as City staff and representatives of the Toronto Fire Fighters Toy Drive and the Daily Bread Food Bank as they place gifts in donation boxes at City Hall.

Donations of unwrapped toys and/or non-perishable food items can be dropped off in collection bins placed at City Hall, Metro Hall and all civic centres until December 22. Everyone is encouraged to give generously this holiday season in support of the Toronto Fire Fighters Toy Drive and Daily Bread Food Bank.

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